External Grant Competitions

This three-year, $5.6 million program aims to support bold, innovative ideas with potential to expand boundaries and deepen the foundation of scientific inquiry and catalyze breakthrough discoveries on Big Questions in astronomy and cosmology through a worldwide science grant competition and a concurrent essay contest for high school and college students. Approximately 15 grant research grant awards of up to $300K (theory) or up to $500K (experimental) and 16 essay prizes ($5,000-$50,000) are anticipated. Deadlines are April 16, 2012 (research grant program) and June 15, 2012 (student essay competition).

The Mind & Life Institute, with funding from The John Templeton Foundation, invites Contemplative Studies Fellowship grant applications that propose to bring fresh perspectives from the humanities into contemplative neuroscience and contemplative clinical science. One-year grants will be awarded to successful applicants holding Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor (or equivalent) rank at their academic institution. Fellowship grants will be awarded in line with American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) guidelines based on academic rank. 

 As the first component of a larger project, this $3 million research initiative seeks to expand the scientific understanding of gratitude, particularly in the key areas of health and well-being, developmental science, and social relationships. Investigators interested in being considered for funding should submit a three-page, single-spaced Letter of Intent (LOI) by February 15, 2012, at 5:00PM PST.

Click here for details and to submit your LOI.